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Dark Whispers

A Global Urban Legend Encyclopaedia Terrifying Tales, Ghost Stories, and Legendary Creatures from Every Corner of the Earth: Your passport to the world's darkest folklore

By: E.V. Nocturne

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Paperback | 29 April 2025

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Paperback
250 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
22.86 x 15.24 x 1.35

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Perfect for fans of Lore, Creepypasta, BuzzFeed Unsolved, and horror podcasts

like The Magnus Archives and Two Sentence Horror Stories.

You've heard the ghost stories.

But do you know where they came from?

From fog-covered backroads in the U.S. to cursed mirrors in Japan, Dark

Whispers: The Urban Legend Encyclopaediadrags the world's most terrifying

tales out of the shadows and into your hands.

This bone-chilling volume is more than a ghost stories book-it's a full-fledged

urban myths and legendary creaturescollection, diving deep into the origin,

evolution, and cultural weight of over 70 spine-tingling myths from every

haunted corner of the globe.

Inside you'll discover:

True Tales of Urban Legends passed from generation to generation
Modern twists on classics like Slender Man, La Llorona, Kuchisakeonna, and the Tokoloshe
Internet-born terrors from Reddit, TikTok, and the deep dark forums of the web
Global Halloween ghost stories and ghost stories scary enough to keep you up at night

Each entry is packed with folklore context, "truth or myth" breakdowns, ritual

warnings, and retellings that blur the line between fact and fiction-just the way

ghost stories should.

Chilling tales featured include: - Slender Man (USA)

- La Llorona (Mexico)

- Kuchisake-onna (Japan)

- The Tokoloshe (South Africa)

- The Min Min Lights (Australia)

Whether you're a horror buff, folklore fanatic, podcast addict, or just love a

good scare, Dark Whispers is your new favorite ghost stories book-a global

urban legend encyclopaedia you'll want to read... but never alone.

Industry Reviews

"Couldn't put it down-and then couldn't sleep!"

- Lauren M., Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I picked this up thinking it would be fun Halloween reading, but WOW. These

stories go deep-like folklore, culture, and legit creepy vibes all rolled into one.

The writing feels personal and spooky without being over-the-top. I'm still

thinking about the chapter on the Night Whistler... and yes, I now double-check

my locks before bed.

"Genuinely terrifying AND fascinating."

- Tom R., Halifax, Nova Scotia

I'm a big fan of podcasts like Lore and The Magnus Archives, and this book hit

that exact sweet spot-creepy, intelligent, and beautifully written. Some

legends I'd never even heard of before, especially the ones from Africa and

Oceania. Definitely not just a ghost story collection-this one sticks with you.

"The perfect 'read it with the lights on' book."

- Jenny L., Carson City, Nevada

My teens and I read parts of this together in the evenings leading up to

Halloween. We were hooked. They loved the TikTok-style creepypasta legends,

and I loved the cultural insights and how well-researched it all felt. Dark

Whispers is now officially our new October tradition.

"Finally-a horror book that goes global."

- Raj P., Leicester, UK

I've read a lot of urban legend books, but most are very U.S.-centric. This one

is different. You get chills from a cursed woman in Japan, then immediately get

pulled into something terrifying from South Africa or Venezuela. Totally

bingeable, and weirdly educational in the best way. A must for horror lovers.

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